One Morning in Pinar Del Rio

We weren’t supposed to be in Pinar del Rio but our hotel in Vinales fell through and this was the town nearby where a hotel could be found.  So, all the time we had in Pinar del Rio was one morning.  Just a couple of hours. But oh – such lovely hours.

After breakfast, we hit the streets.  Nothing special going on.  People moving through their day.  Pinar del Rio is a low key town.  Tourists don’t generally go there (we may have been in the only hotel in town).  We wandered a bit, talked to the locals.  The highlight was being invited into two homes.  The families so proud of their homes, welcomed us like we were old friends.

On this Thanksgiving weekend, I am thankful to have the privilege to travel and meet such kind and gracious people. And make a few images along the way

Below are a few images from each of those homes.

We met the matriarch of this family through her open door . . . A doorway that brought amazing light into the room.

We later met a kind gentleman on his front porch who introduced us to his lovely wife, her beautiful garden and his father-in-law.  And check out that typewriter!  Such fun!